Grapelive: Wine of the Day May 16, 2016
2015 Quinta do Regueiro, Alvarinho Reserva, Moncao e Melgaco, Portugal. Paulo Rodrigues crafts an amazing 100% Alvarinho (Albarino) from a collection of small plots with some vines know to be…
2015 Quinta do Regueiro, Alvarinho Reserva, Moncao e Melgaco, Portugal. Paulo Rodrigues crafts an amazing 100% Alvarinho (Albarino) from a collection of small plots with some vines know to be…
2013 Jean Foillard, Morgon “Les Charmes” Cuvee Eponym, Cru Beaujolais, France. Foulard makes Gamay wines that drink like Premier Cru Burgundy, these are exceptional wines of profound impact and personality,…
2014 Succes, Trepot, La Cuca de LLum, Conca de Barbera D.O. Spain. The Succes La Cuca de Llum made from the rare Trepot grape is a delicate and natural red,…
2014 Drew, Pinot Noir, The Gatekeeper, Mendocino. The beautiful and youthful new Drew Gatekeeper is a complete and detailed wine with succulent red and blue fruit and complex substance. Jason…
2014 Ampeleia, Alicante, Costa Toscana IGT Rosso, Italy. The Elisabetta Foradori natural Alicante from Ampeleia is a wonderful and vibrant example of Mediterranean influenced Grenache from the coastal site near…
2014 Bow & Arrow, Pinot Noir, Hughes Hollow Vineyard, Willamette Valley, Oregon. Bow & Arrow is an underground Portland winery making natural wines from select Willamette and Oregon vineyards, owned…
2014 Waterkloof, Cinsault “Seriously Cool” Stellenbosch, South Africa. Waterkloof’s Cinsault is a fresh and vibrant example of this Rhone varietal that has found a welcoming home and interesting history in…
2014 Domaine Rimbert, Saint-Chinian “Les Travers de Marceau” Languedoc-Roussillon Red, France. This vintage is striking for it’s detail and freshness of fruit and looks set to be the best yet…
2012 Becker Family, Pinot Noir, Pfalz Germany. One of the sweetest deals in great Pinot Noir is the basic Spatburgunder Trocken from Becker, and this lovely and lush 2012 is…
2014 Nicolas-Jay, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon. The new Meo-Camuzet Oregon project, the Nicolas-Jay Pinot Noir is out, and it is a brilliant and luscious wine with deep fruit and…